TechX accelerator takes off with global interest

We've had more than 75 applications received from 17 countries, across five continents, so far.

Applications for the Pioneer programme closes on 7 February.

75+ start-ups and SMEs from 17 countries, across five continents, have applied so far

Application process for Pioneer start-up accelerator closes on 7 February

Pioneer programme provides game-changing funding, with up to £100,000 available

TechX, our unique technology accelerator and incubator, is generating global interest for its Pioneer and Market Entry accelerator programmes with more than 75 applications received from 17 countries, across five continents, so far.

TechX launched in December 2017 to help smaller, ambitious technology developers take their solutions to the oil and gas market – faster.

Our Pioneer accelerator programme provides game-changing funding – with up to £100,000 available to start-ups with new technology ideas. What’s more, TechX requires no equity or payback, and the developer retains all intellectual property.

Our first Pioneers will be selected following a rigorous review process, involving industry, academia and Technology Centre members, and will be based in Aberdeen for a 16-week period. An additional 12-month incubator and funding are available to our Pioneers once they complete the 16-week programme to help anchor their operations in the region and scale up.

Participants will benefit from the support of experienced business mentors, co-working space, forward-thinking business partners, rapid prototyping, test facilities, large-scale field trials, and showcase events.

In addition to the core funding and support from TechX, BP Ventures will offer a small, exclusive group of Pioneers a further £100,000 of funding each, as well as dedicated access to BP’s facilities and expertise.

Applications for the Pioneer accelerator programme close on 7 February and can be submitted online at www.F6S.com/TechXPioneer.

SMEs are invited to apply on an ongoing basis for our Market Entry programme and applications can be submitted online at www.F6S.com/TechXMarketEntry.

David Millar, TechX Director, said:

“We’ve had a great response so far with applications from Nigeria to Norway, Portugal to Pakistan and everywhere in between! There are only four weeks left to apply for the Pioneer programme and competition will be tough.

“We want to work with exciting tech companies from all industries, inside and outside oil and gas. We’re offering a new generation of entrepreneurs unrivalled funding and support to accelerate innovation and look forward to our first Pioneers starting in April.”